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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is considered the gold standard for
evidence-based medicine. Essential Evidence Plus includes the latest and most
up-to-date summaries of systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library, which are
the most rigorous and reliable evaluations of medical therapies available. You’ll
find summarized evaluations of the world’s best literature on the effectiveness of
therapy for 3,300+ clinical problems.

Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teethCochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Nov-2016Root canal treatment (RoCT), or endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in dentistry. The main indications for RoCT are irreversible pulpitis and necrosis of the dental pulp caused by carious processes, tooth cracks or chips, or dental trauma. Success

Single-incision sling operations for urinary incontinence in womenCochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2017Urinary incontinence has been shown to affect up to 50% of women. Studies in the USA have shown that up to 80% of these women have an element of stress urinary incontinence. This imposes significant health and economic burden on society and the women affe

Six months therapy for tuberculous meningitisCochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Sep-2017Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the main form of tuberculosis that affects the central nervous system and is associated with high rates of death and disability. Most international guidelines recommend longer antituberculous treatment (ATT) regimens for TB

Six-month therapy for abdominal tuberculosisCochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Oct-2016Tuberculosis (TB) of the gastrointestinal tract and any other organ within the abdominal cavity is abdominal TB, and most guidelines recommend the same six-month regimen used for pulmonary TB for people with this diagnosis. However, some physicians are co

Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter-related infectionsCochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jul-2016The central venous catheter (CVC) is a device used for many functions, including monitoring haemodynamic indicators and administering intravenous medications, fluids, blood products and parenteral nutrition. However, as a foreign object, it is susceptible

Skin grafting for venous leg ulcersCochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Dec-2012Venous leg ulceration is a recurrent, chronic, disabling condition. It affects up to one in 100 people at some time in their lives. Standard treatments are simple dressings and compression bandages or stockings. Sometimes, despite treatment, ulcers remain

Skin preparation for preventing infection following caesarean sectionCochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2014The risk of maternal mortality and morbidity (particularly postoperative infection) is higher for caesarean section than for vaginal birth. With the increasing rate of caesarean section, it is important that the risks to the mother are minimised as far as

Skin-to-skin care for procedural pain in neonatesCochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Feb-2017Skin-to-skin care (SSC), often referred to as 'kangaroo care' (KC) due to its similarity with marsupial behaviour of ventral maternal-infant contact, is one non-pharmacological intervention for pain control in infants.

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